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Ukraine war: Putin’s Belarus visit ends with talk of increased defence cooperation and nuclear sabre-rattling
Vladimir Putin’s recent visit to Minsk has raised renewed fears that Belarus might be drawn into the war in Ukraine. Putin discussed closer military cooperation with his Belarusian counterpart Alexander Lukashenko, including the establishment of a “unified defence space” and the continuation of regular joint military exercises. While Russia usedContinue Reading
Hungary and the EU are in an endless dispute that challenges the very foundations of the union
As 2022 drew to a close, Hungary and the European Union made a modicum of progress in their long-running battle of wills. The (pro-Kremlin) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ended his opposition to sending European funds to support Ukraine in the hope of unlocking other withheld funding for his ownContinue Reading
‘You can only take so much pressure’: Residents facing €68,500 bill to fix defective apartments
Sam Doran has many reasons to be angry, but over the course of a taxing, two-hour conversation detailing how and why he believes he has been wronged, a crackle of emotion betrays his level demeanour just once. “I just can’t turn my back on these people,” he says, sitting inContinue Reading
‘America is back’: how Joe Biden repaired US relationships with the rest of the world in 2022
The US reaction to the Russian invasion of Ukraine has marked a significant transformation in US foreign policy during 2022. President Joe Biden’s wide-ranging backing for Ukraine has met with support from both Democrats and Republicans. In doing so, it has ended any question of a return to his predecessorContinue Reading
COVID drugs: the UK’s treatment and prevention options and how vulnerable people are being forgotten
In February 2022, the UK government abandoned its remaining pandemic restrictions in favour of “living with COVID”. This approach relies largely on vaccines protecting people from severe disease. However, not everyone benefits equally from vaccines. Former “shielders” – clinically vulnerable people at heightened risk from COVID – number over 3.6Continue Reading
UFC Hall of Famer dies aged 45 after ‘presumed heart complications at work’
AN MMA legend known for fighting one of the most important rounds in UFC history has died at the age of 45. Ultimate Fighting Championship Hall of Famer Stephan Bonnar passed away on Thursday “from presumed heart complications while at work,” UFC confirmed. 3 Fighting legend Stephan Bonnar has passed awayContinue Reading
Terrorist recruitment now happens mainly online – which makes offenders easier to catch
Shutterstock It is notoriously difficult to work out how and why someone becomes a terrorism risk. While attacks cause immense pain and suffering, the actual number of terrorist incidents in the western world is small. That makes it difficult to arrive at reliable, quantified evidence. But in our research, we’veContinue Reading
Kirsty Young discusses chronic pain condition on Desert Island Discs return
K irsty Young has recalled how having to step away from broadcasting for a few years due to her chronic pain condition caused her to question her own identity, saying “you lose your sense of self”. The 54-year-old hosted nearly 500 editions of BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs betweenContinue Reading
Foster children can easily lose their first language – but giving it a place in daily life can make a big difference
Krakenimages.com/Shutterstock Imagine a ten-year-old girl who has been through things no child should ever have to endure. She is told that there is a nice couple who will take care of her, but she’s heard that before, and has learned not to trust it. She arrives at her new home,Continue Reading
From Queen Elizabeth to Sanna Marin, young women in politics have always faced prejudice
Two prime ministers meeting to discuss relations between their countries is standard practice in international politics. But New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern and Finland’s Sanna Marin had to defend a recent summit after a reporter asked whether they met because they are both young, female leaders. As prime ministers, Ardern andContinue Reading